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3 stories matching main

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:mainlin, maintain, mai, mainspr, mainten, maid

  1. Fairhaven’s Race for Clean Water

    Construction begins on the city's new water main to Lake Padden as the race to build infrastructure across the 'Bay Cities' intensifies.

    Apr 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldLake Padden, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Tapping Lake Padden for Fairhaven's Future

    Engineers break ground on a massive water infrastructure project designed to support a city of 30,000.

    Mar 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldLake Padden, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Magic City of Puget Sound

    A booster’s portrait of 1890 Fairhaven, capturing a boom town fueled by speculation, deep-water access, and massive infrastructure projects.

    Mar 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

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